KELOWNA – The stage is set for an exceptional celebration of hospitality excellence in British Columbia as the finalists for the prestigious 2023 BC Hotel Association Awards of Excellence have been announced. The winners of these coveted awards will be celebrated in style during the Summit Spring Fling on the evening of May 2, 2023—part of the 2023 BCHA Summit, taking place May 1-2, 2023, at Delta Hotels by Marriott Grand Okanagan Resort.
The two-day Summit will bring together the most influential figures in British Columbia’s accommodation sector, providing delegates with an opportunity to network, hear from leading industry speakers, and gain tactical skills and knowledge. Following a three-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the BCHA Summit is back and will feature keynote speeches, workshops, panel discussions, a Welcome Reception at Kelowna hotspot BNA Brewing, the Summit Spring Fling, and a Vendor Marketplace showcasing nearly 50 vendors.
“We are honoured to acknowledge the exceptional nominees of the 2023 BCHA Awards of Excellence,” said Ingrid Jarrett, President and CEO of the BCHA. “Their outstanding accomplishments have not only elevated the standard for the provincial accommodation sector but have showcased the remarkable strength and talent of our industry. We are eagerly awaiting the return of the BCHA Summit, where we can celebrate these nominees’ unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation, and the overall advancement of our remarkable industry.”
The finalists for the 2023 BC Hotel Association Awards of Excellence are as follows:
- Hotelier of the Year – Sponsored by Encore Canada
- Estreya Gosalbez, General Manager, Four Seasons Resort and Residences Whistler
- Cyrus Merchant, Regional Director, Sandman Hotel Group
- Trina White, General Manager, The Parkside Hotel & Spa
- Sarah Vallely, General Manager, OPUS Vancouver
- Sarah Webb, General Manager, Oswego Hotel
Housekeeping Award – Sponsored by Integral Services Group
- Coast Prince George by APA
- Four Seasons Resort and Residences Whistler
- Hotel Zed Kelowna
- Sandman Suites Vancouver – Davie Street
- The Parkside Hotel & Spa
Hotel of the Year – Sponsored by ADA Cosmetics
- Kingfisher Oceanside Resort & Spa
- Oswego Hotel
- The Parkside Hotel & Spa
- Robin Hood Inn & Suites
- Versante Hotel
Supplier of the Year Award
- Bichin Laundry Equipment
- Haddon Equipment & Supplies
- SONA
Recruitment Award – Sponsored by WorkSafeBC
- Four Seasons Resort and Residences Whistler
- Accent Inns Inc
Leader of the Future |- Sponsored by FortisBC
- Anna McAlary, Treatment Manager, Willow Stream Spa at Fairmont Pacific Rim
- Pink Yu, Director of Operations and Marketing, Robin Hood Inn & Suites
Heart of Hospitality Award – Sponsored by Pomeroy Lodging
- Kunal Dighe, Executive Chef, JW Marriott Parq Vancouver
- Richard Benson, Executive Chef, Kingfisher Oceanside Resort & Spa
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